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Windows 11 license fee hikes contributing to higher laptop prices, says report - Windows Central

Published by Windows Central By Zac Bowden · 10 August 2026 at 23:47
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Windows 11 license fee hikes contributing to higher laptop prices, says report - Windows Central
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What the report says

A new report claims Microsoft has raised the cost of the Windows license by up to 10% for certain OEMs, which is much higher than usual.

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